Definitions

combinations

NOUN

mixture, blend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combo consolidation merger mix sequence solution

STRONG

aggregate amalgam amalgamation blending brew coalescence composite compound connection fusion junction medley miscellany mishmash order soup stew succession synthesis unification union

WEAK

everything but kitchen sink olio

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation

STRONG

disconnection

WEAK

detachment dissolution disunion severance

NOUN

alliance, association

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consolidation merger partnership

STRONG

Mafia affiliation bloc cabal cahoots camarilla cartel circle clique club coalition combine compound confederacy confederation conjunction connection consortium conspiracy coterie faction federation gang guild hookup merging party pool ring set syndicate tie-up trust unification union

WEAK

coadunation melding mergence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation

STRONG

disconnection

WEAK

detachment dissolution disunion severance

Example Sentences

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Combinations of the drugs had stronger protective effects than if they were used alone.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Combinations of these dynamics have been observed across historical contexts, from the biblical siege of Samaria to the Great Irish Famine of the late 1840s to the more recent crisis in Somalia.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2024

Catalin Barboianu, a Romanian researcher and author of the book “The Mathematics of Lottery: Odds, Combinations, Systems,” offered a similar assessment about the Bank a Million draw.

From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2022

Combinations could be key to get the Lions up and running fast.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2021

Combinations of chemicals seem to do more harm than separate applications.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson